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Mo Hariri

Mo Hariri

Calgary,Canada

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven Senior Talent Leader with over a decade of experience in talent acquisition, strategic human resource planning, and talent development. Successfully align talent strategies with business objectives across diverse industries, including tech, aviation, luxury travel, renewable energy, and corporate environments. Foster collaborative, innovative, and growth-oriented environments while driving operational excellence and employee engagement. Committed to leveraging data-driven approaches to optimize talent performance and deliver impactful results. Passionate about fitness and excited to shape transformative talent strategies within an organization redefining its industry.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification

Work History

Manager Recruitment, Corporate & Environmental

Flint Corp
05.2024 - Current
  • Delivered 300+ corporate and environmental hires in 2024, reducing time-to-fill by 80% through strategic process improvements
  • Developed the 'Hiring Manager Academy,' empowering leaders to streamline recruitment processes
  • Spearheaded the creation of a live recruitment dashboard, enhancing visibility and decision-making across Talent Acquisition

Manager, Talent Acquisition

Vancouver Airport Authority
02.2023 - Current
  • Led the strategic hiring of 650+ employees in 2023 by developing a comprehensive 1-3 year Talent Acquisition roadmap
  • Revolutionized recruitment strategies, integrating AI tools and ATS for operational efficiencies
  • Established the 'Take Off Academy,' a manager training program achieving a 72% participation rate

Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition

Rocky Mountaineer
05.2022 - 02.2023
  • Saved $300,000 in agency costs by implementing an executive search process for VP and C-suite roles
  • Enhanced recruitment dashboards and automated recruitment processes, increasing candidate satisfaction by 10%
  • Partnered with marketing teams to bolster seasonal and corporate branding efforts, increasing visibility across North America

Manager, Talent Acquisition

Rocky Mountaineer
09.2021 - 05.2022
  • Led recruitment initiatives, including proactive pipelining, senior management, and C-suite hiring, while collaborating with marketing on branding strategies across North America
  • Developed streamlined recruitment processes and dashboards, enhancing TA's role as a strategic business partner and providing data-driven insights to the executive team
  • Fostered strong relationships with leadership and partnered with L&D on succession planning to drive continuous improvement and organizational growth

Talent Acquisition Manager

Pinnacle Renewable Energy
02.2020 - 08.2021
  • Designed and implemented Co-op and internship programs, converting 150% more hires to full-time roles post-graduation
  • Reduced time-to-fill and cost-per-hire metrics by creating targeted recruitment strategies and building university partnerships
  • Managed and optimized the Talent Acquisition budget, achieving cost savings under budgeted forecast

Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

Manpower
03.2018 - 02.2020
  • Consistently a top 10% performer among perm recruiters in North America
  • Mentored the TA Specialists and helped increase sales by 25% and placements by 30% over two years
  • Built forecasting and workforce planning strategies with key stakeholders and hiring managers

Senior Talent Acquisition - Corporate Trainer

Employment Office
10.2016 - 03.2018
  • Developed and implemented new training materials, processes, and key performance indicators (KPIs) to improve recruitment efforts
  • Led new hire orientations resulting in an increase of retention in the first 6 months by 50%
  • Generated new business through a combination of sales calls, networking, and social media campaigns

Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

Open Connection - TELUS Authorized Dealer
09.2015 - 10.2016
  • Implemented and revamped the entire recruitment process to improve efficiency and effectiveness
  • Developed a referral program that increased hiring by 30%
  • Improved all reporting by developing a recruitment dashboard to track progress and identify areas for improvement

Talent & Sales Leader

Promote ROI
08.2012 - 08.2015
  • Company Overview: Beverly Hills, CA
  • Implemented strategic advertising, social media, and marketing campaigns to lower cost per hire
  • Assisted in the development of KPIs, processes, reporting, and all TA documents
  • Collaborated with analysts to create a live recruitment dashboard
  • Created and managed a successful referral program, resulting in increased engagement with quality candidates
  • Contributed to the company's growth, increasing employee count from 200 to 600 within three and a half years
  • Contributed to the development of a global sales strategy, including scripts, funnels and KPIs
  • Beverly Hills, CA

Sales Leader

Promote ROI
03.2012 - 08.2015
  • Company Overview: Beverly Hills, CA
  • Mentoring, coaching, and helping our sales team achieve their objectives
  • Surpassed KPIS by an average of 30% year over year
  • Worked with our IT team to develop an automated call system that doubled our call volume and increased our top line revenue by 33%
  • Created our sales incentive programs which included daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly bonuses
  • Worked with our training team to develop of sales training and mentorship program
  • Beverly Hills, CA

Sales Onboarding Trainer - Corporate Recruiter

Promote ROI
03.2005 - 03.2007
  • Company Overview: Portland, OR
  • Increased our employee retention rate by 30 percent, by providing a robust training program and personalized, targeted coaching
  • Created our recruitment process and best practices (SOPS, Interview guides, assessment guides, KPIS)
  • Portland, OR

Sales Executive

Promote ROI
06.2004 - 03.2005
  • Company Overview: Portland, OR
  • Top 1% of producers in the company - Presidents club in only 10 months
  • Helped create a sales academy which included training videos and objection handling material
  • Portland, OR

Skills

  • Talent Strategy Development & Execution
  • On-Screen Talent Management & Brand Development
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement
  • High-Volume Recruitment & Succession Planning
  • Employee Retention & Engagement Strategies
  • Advanced Recruitment Systems (ATS, LMS, BI tools)
  • Metrics-Driven Talent Performance Evaluation
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Advocacy

Certification

  • Certified Lumina Spark and Traits Practitioner (Specializing in talent selection, development, and succession planning)
  • Rise Leadership Certification
  • Registered Professional Recruiter (RPR)
  • Advanced Data-Driven Talent Assessment Techniques

Accomplishments

  • Promoted ROI: Designed and implemented comprehensive Talent Acquisition frameworks, including ATS, SOPs, KPIs, and referral programs, resulting in a 200% increase in hires and a 40% reduction in turnover.
  • Brand Development: Partnered with marketing and external agencies to optimize careers pages, branding campaigns, and video testimonials, doubling referral engagement.
  • Retention: Developed learning portals (e.g., LinkedIn Learning integration) and succession plans, achieving 70% participation rates and significant employee retention improvements.

Hobbies and Interests

Recently avid fitness enthusiast passionate about engaging with innovative health and wellness content. Active supporter of diverse and inclusive workplace practices.

Timeline

Manager Recruitment, Corporate & Environmental

Flint Corp
05.2024 - Current

Manager, Talent Acquisition

Vancouver Airport Authority
02.2023 - Current

Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition

Rocky Mountaineer
05.2022 - 02.2023

Manager, Talent Acquisition

Rocky Mountaineer
09.2021 - 05.2022

Talent Acquisition Manager

Pinnacle Renewable Energy
02.2020 - 08.2021

Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

Manpower
03.2018 - 02.2020

Senior Talent Acquisition - Corporate Trainer

Employment Office
10.2016 - 03.2018

Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

Open Connection - TELUS Authorized Dealer
09.2015 - 10.2016

Talent & Sales Leader

Promote ROI
08.2012 - 08.2015

Sales Leader

Promote ROI
03.2012 - 08.2015

Sales Onboarding Trainer - Corporate Recruiter

Promote ROI
03.2005 - 03.2007

Sales Executive

Promote ROI
06.2004 - 03.2005
Mo Hariri